Two Ahwatukee Foothills middle school students were taken to a
hospital Friday morning after fellow students turned them in for
allegedly abusing prescription drugs brought from home.

If it's determined that they did abuse drugs at the school -
Horizon Community Learning Center, 16233 S. 48th St. - the two
students could face suspension or expulsion, said Melissa Hartley,
school spokesperson.

"We have a code of conduct that has a drug policy," Hartley
said.

The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, when
other students told a staff member about the alleged drug abuse.
School officials called an ambulance, and the two students were
taken to a hospital for examination.

School administrators, in a letter to parents Friday, praised
the students who reported the incident.

"We are proud of these students and all our students for caring
about the health and safety of their fellow classmates and doing
the right thing by coming forward," according to the statement.

Police were notified, as well, but it's unclear if any legal
action will be taken against the students, Hartley said.